> Occurs when the median nerve, running from the forearm into the hand, is squeezed or becomes pressed at the wrist.
> This nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers as well as impulses to some small muscles.
> Signs of injury can be: weakness, numbness in the hand or wrist area, burning or tingling, itching in the palm, decrease in grip strength, some can not distigush between hot and cold touch in severe cases.
> Trauma and injury to the wrist causing swelling and in some cases fracture, can also lead to the disorder, not just high useage infront of the computer.
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